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Vice Provost for Student Life
Santa Clara University

Vice Provost for Student Life

Jeanne Rosenberger

Jeanne Rosenberger

Vice Provost for Student Life

 

The Vice Provost for Student Life provides leadership in developing innovative co-curricular programs and student support services that integrate students’ development and respond to student needs outside the classroom. The Division of Student Life includes a student-centered staff who are committed to student development, learning, well-being and success. The Vice Provost and her team cultivate opportunities for open dialogue that helps shape institutional decision making and ensure inclusion of student voices in all aspects of the University.

Prior to her appointment as Vice Provost, Jeanne served as the University's Dean of Students (1999-2005), Director of the Center for Student Leadership (1997-1999), and Associate Director of the Benson Center and Student Activities (1991-1997). Before coming to Santa Clara in 1991, she worked in Campus Life at California State University at Northridge (1987-1991). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gonzaga University and a Master of Arts from Bowling Green State University.

Vision

Setting the standard for engaging students in transformative and developmental experiences to live a life of meaning and purpose.

Mission

We meet students at the intersection of living and learning. Through a culture of care and an inclusive community, we accompany students in their development by promoting student success, well-being, and personal responsibility; and providing transformative opportunities, programs and services.

Learning Outcomes

The Division of Student Life will ensure students will:

  1. Take actions to create equitable and just communities. 
  2. Explore and appreciate the identities, histories, narratives, and collective experiences of others.
  3. Acquire knowledge and practices that promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
  4. Demonstrate personal responsibility, integrity, care for self and others in ways that contribute to the common good.
  5. Experience a sense of belonging at SCU.
  6. Engage in ethical reflection and self examination of life's meaning and purpose in ways that inform values and actions.
  7. Articulate knowledge and exhibit transferable skills gained from co-curricular experiences.
  8. Attain leadership skills and abilities to collaborate with, empower, and develop self and others.

Oversight

Vice Provost Jeanne Rosenberger serves as the University's Chief Student Affairs Officer providing leadership and direction to the following Student Life departments: